New Year 2017
British Empire Medal (BEM)
Awarded for meritorious civil or military service, typically at a local or community level.
BEM

Overview
Recognises dedication and contribution to community or service organisations.
- Established
- 1922 by King George V
- Awarding Body
- The British Crown
Theme distribution
Top themes among these recipients.
- Community & Voluntary Service171
- Children, Young People & Families39
- Arts & Culture25
- Education23
- Sport & Recreation21
- Health & Social Care15
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion14
- Faith & Belief8
- Business & Economy7
- Science, Engineering & Technology7
- Defence & Armed Forces5
- Environment & Agriculture5
- Government & Public Service5
- Policing & Emergency Services4
Honours & Awards for British Empire Medal (BEM) in 2017
Adam Kelly
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale
“Lately Owner, Adam?s Ices. For services to Business and the community in Galashiels, Scottish Borders.”
Agnes Fullerton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Glasgow
“For voluntary service in Glasgow.”
Aidan Campbell
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Belfast
“Fundraiser, Marie Curie. For services to Patients with Cancer in Northern Ireland.”
Akeim Mundell
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Greater Manchester
“For services to the community in Manchester.”
Alan Pope
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Cornwall
“For services to Music and Young People in Camborne, Cornwall.”
Albert Clyde
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Londonderry
“Secretary, Riding for the Disabled, Coleraine. For services to the community in Coleraine.”
Alistair Derek Norval
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Dunbartonshire
“Organist, St Paul?s Church, Milngavie. For services to Music in Dunbartonshire.”
Alyson Lawton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
London
“Lately Trust and Company Secretary, Historic Royal Palaces. For services to Heritage.”
Amanda Park
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Abroad
“Fundraiser, SSAFA and the Royal British Legion. For voluntary service to the ex-Service community.”
Amy English
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Former Congressional Officer
Andrew John Yates
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
West Midlands
“For services to Sailing in Solihull.”
Andrew Robert Butt
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Suffolk
“For services to Public Safety.”
Angela Chant
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Devon
“Project Director, Spiritulized. For services for Young People in South Hams, Devon.”
Angela Copson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Northamptonshire
“For services to Running.”
Angela Elizabeth Humphreys
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Rutland
“For services to the community in Oakham, Rutland.”
Ann Elizabeth McGARRIGLE
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Londonderry
“For services to Mental Health and the Bereaved in Northern Ireland.”
Ann Glenesk
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Glasgow
“Volunteer, HM Prison Low Moss, Glasgow. For services to Prisoners and Community Relations.”
Ann Hamilton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Midlothian
“Office Manager, The Scottish Veterans' Garden City Association. For services to Veterans.”
Ann Judith Malling
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Somerset
“For services to Young People in the South West of England through Girlguiding.”
Ann Orr
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Fermanagh
“For services to Agriculture Industry and the Rural Community in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.”
Ann Rosemary Rudeforth
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Hertfordshire
“For services to the community in Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire.”
Anna Christina Maud Hamilton
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Tyrone
“For voluntary service to Organ Music and the community in Co. Tyrone.”
Anthony Michael Halmos
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
London
“Lately Director of Public Relations, City of London Corporation. For services to the 800th Anniversary Commemoration of Magna Carta.”
Anthony Neville Kingsnorth
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
London
“President, The Federation of Enfield Residents' and Allied Associations. For services to the community in Enfield, Middlesex.”
Audrey Evans
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Ceredigion
“Social Secretary, Aberystwyth and District Stroke Club. For services to the community in Ceredigion.”
Audrey Kerr Fraser
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Renfrewshire
“Volunteer, Beanfeast Children?s Charity, Greenock Sheriff and JP Court. For services to Children and the community in Inverclyde.”
Avril Froma Hitman
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
London
“For services to People with Learning Disabilities in Bromley through Dance and Arts.”
Baljinder Rana
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Kent
“Chairman, Guru Nanak Football Club. For services to Football and Inclusion in Kent.”
Barbara Mitcheson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Herefordshire
“Secretary, Bodenham Flood Protection Group. For services to the community in Herefordshire.”
Barbara Patricia Jones
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Gwynedd
“For services to the British Red Cross and the community in Gwynedd.”
Barrie Charlesworth
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Devon
“For services to Life Saving in North Devon.”
Barrie John Reid Forrest
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Berwickshire
“For services to the community in Reston and Auchencrow, Scottish Borders.”
Bernard Gingold
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
West Midlands
“For services to the Jewish community in Birmingham, West Midlands.”
Beryl Dunbavin
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Merseyside
“For services to the community in Garston, Liverpool.”
Betty Kenyon
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Greater Manchester
“For services to the community in Bury, Greater Manchester.”
Beverley Darlison
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Oxfordshire
“Chair, Parent Teachers Association and Organiser, School Summer Playscheme, Fitzwaryn School, Oxfordshire. For services to Children with Special Educational Needs.”
Brenda Clark
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Dorset
“Founder, Youth Cancer Trust Charity. For services to Children with Cancer.”
Brenda Mary Corry
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Tyrone
“For services to the community in Co. Tyrone.”
Brendan Malcolm Sleight
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
London
“Chair, Staff Network for Injured and Sick Ex-Forces and Reservist Personnel, Transport for London. For services to Transport and the community in London.”
Brendon Cross
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Oxfordshire
“Vice President, SpecialEffect. For services to People with Physical Disabilities.”
Brian Hughes
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Oxfordshire
“Fundraiser and Standard Bearer, Henley-on-Thames Branch, Royal British Legion. For voluntary service to Armed Services Personnel and their Families.”
Brian John Harries
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Pembrokeshire
“For charitable services in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire.”
Brian Keith McGUINESS
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Brian Keith Mcguinness
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Buckinghamshire
“For services to Rugby Union and charity.”
Brian Robinson
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
West Yorkshire
“For services to Cycling and charity.”
Brian Varney
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Leicestershire
“Police Constable, Leicestershire Police. For services to Policing.”
Brian Wolfram John Gascoyne
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
Cambridgeshire
“For services to Community Cohesion in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire.”
Burkhard Gravis
PersonBritish Empire Medal · 2017
London
“For services to Youth Sport Participation in Haringey.”